Full Stack Developer

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  *This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*Overview:Location: Hybrid – New York, NYSalary: $125,000 - $150,000We are seeking a Full Stack Developer who will support our client to design, build, and modernize scalable applications across frontend, backend, cloud, and database environments. This role will lead technical assessments, drive application modernization efforts, and implement secure, high-performing solutions that support long-term business and technology goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on technologist who can translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions while collaborating effectively across teams. Duties: Lead application discovery and technical assessments (frontend, backend, databases, middleware, APIs).Evaluate legacy systems and define modernization, refactoring, and cloud migration strategies.Architect and implement containerization solutions (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native designs.Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and deployments.Modernize monolithic applications into microservices-based architectures where applicable.Develop secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, SAML, IAM roles).Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) to enable scalable deployments.Oversee database migration, performance tuning, and cloud storage transitions.Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions (e.g., ELK, CloudWatch, Datadog).Lead go-live activities, troubleshooting, and production stabilization.Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, QA, and Operations teams to ensure secure, compliant, and high-performing solutions.Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical standards and best practices.Mandatory Qualifications:Associates degree or combination of experience and education8+ years of experience in full stack development within enterprise or cloud environments.4+ years of experience in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, .NET, Python).Proven experience leading cloud migration or application modernization initiatives.Advanced knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).3+ years of recent experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP services (IaaS, PaaS, serverless).Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing strategies.Experience designing microservices architectures and API-first systems.Strong understanding of secure coding standards, identity management, and compliance requirements.Experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and performance optimization.Excellent analytical, architectural design, and stakeholder communication skills.Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation NoticeCloud and Things – Talent ManagementNotice to CandidatesCloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness.  All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.How AI Is UsedOur AI tools assist by:Analyzing resumes against job requirementsSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluationEnsuring consistent review standards across all applicationsImportant: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. 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